Care Assistant Nights – The Ferns Intermediate Care Unit

38.5 HOURS PER WEEK – £11.55 PER HOUR

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

Nestled in the heart of North Shields just eight miles north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne, a warm welcome is always found at The Ferns where a full calendar of diverse activities means there’s always something going on for residents to enjoy.

Some of the key responsibilities for our care assistants are :

· Assisting residents with personal care and daily hygiene routines

· Supporting residents with mobility to allow them to move around safely

· Providing companionship

· Assisting the residents with daily activities and hobbies

The ideal candidate will;

• Ideally have an NVQ2 in Adult Health and Social Care and a minimum of 1 years’ experience in Care although this is not essential
• Be an excellent communicator and the ability to work well with others

We pay competitive pay rates, and our employees also receive the following benefits:

FlexEarn – get paid some of your wages before pay day for any extra shifts worked

Free Uniform – provision of uniform

Long Service Awards – celebrating commitment and loyalty

Employee of the Month Scheme – rewarding our employees

Go the Extra Mile (GEM) Awards – recognition for great service

Free subscription to the Bluelight Card – which offers great discounts in the majority of high street stores

Training and Development opportunities – excellent induction and on-going training including access to an extensive clinical training programme

Employee Assist Programme – free and confidential access to counselling and other health and well-being services

Refer a Friend Scheme – every employee who refers a friend will receive £200